Gannawarra Times

16/07/2025

A dedicated husband-and-wife team has been acknowledged for continuing community service with the granting of Rotary International's highest individual award.

Ron and Annette Kelly are now Paul Harris Fellows after being announced at the Rotary Club of Kerang's annual changeover dinner.

Read more: www.gannawarratimes.com.au/news/6403784/husband-and-wife-rotarians-honoured

15/07/2025

Senior Boon Wurrung and Wamba Wamba Elder Aunty Fay Stewart Muir is once again being recognised for sharing her culture and history through her children's books, with Country and Always Was, Always Will Be shortlisted in the 2025 Karajia and Environment Awards for Children's Literature.

“There weren't many First Nations stories from Victoria, they were mostly coming from Northern Territory and Western Australia, so I wanted something that resonated with our kids here and told their story.”

15/07/2025

Kerang Technical High School has raised more than $2400 for the World’s Greatest Shave, smashing its original goal in just three weeks.

"We’re absolutely thrilled with the support shown by students, their families, and the wider community.”

KERANG Technical High School has raised more than $2400 for the World’s Greatest Shave, smashing its original goal in just three weeks. Driven by a strong sense of community and compassion, students, staff and local residents united to support...

15/07/2025

A slick moving Sunraysia Under-18 team was too strong for Central Rivers in the curtain-raiser to the main Under-23 show at the Swan Hill Recreation Ground at the weekend.

The visitors also did well in the younger age groups, sweeping all of the encounters.

“Interleague footy is quick, fast, and a different intensity to what you get in club footy. The experience those boys will get from that run is invaluable.”

A SLICK moving Sunraysia Under-18 team was too strong for Central Rivers in the curtain-raiser to the main Under-23 show at the Swan Hill Recreation Ground at the weekend. On a fine day to have a kick, the Two Blues just couldn’t click into top...

15/07/2025

"What car has handlebars, footrests and requires you to wear a helmet? Where are the seatbelts and where do I put the doors?

Koondrook resident Annette Hollingsworth has been left fuming after being told she has to pay the more expensive registration for her three-wheeled motorbike because the Victorian Government says it is a car.

15/07/2025

A dominant performance from Central Rivers saw them defeat Hoppers Crossing Netball Association 80-13 in their interleague senior netball match.

While the contest was one-sided, the focus for the home side was time together and looking ahead to future opportunities.

THE interleague senior netball encounter between Central Rivers and a grossly overmatched and outclassed Hoppers Crossing Netball Association side turned out to be little more than a glorified training run for the hosts."We didn’t know what to...

14/07/2025

New format, same result as Central Rivers defeated Sunraysia for a second year running in interleague play at the Swan Hill Recreational Reserve on Saturday.

NEW format, same result as Central Rivers defeated Sunraysia for a second year running in interleague play at the Swan Hill Recreational Reserve on Saturday. While the margin of victory was nowhere near as great as last year’s 11-goal...

14/07/2025

Kerang South Kindergarten has been officially opened since becoming the Gannawarra Shire's fifth council-managed early education centre.

Located at Kerang South Primary School, the centre will comprise both three-year-old and four-year-old kindergarten programs amidst a growing need for childcare across much of the state.

Read more: https://www.gannawarratimes.com.au/news/6403745/kerangs-newest-kinder

14/07/2025

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14/07/2025

Water authorities will complete a major overhaul to sewer pumps in Kerang this week.

Lower Murray Water said customers should not experience any interruptions to service during these works.

11/07/2025

Nineteen-year-old Leitchville-Gunbower product Oskar Smartt will make his debut for Essendon under the bright lights of the MCG tomorrow night.

The small forward becomes the club's 12th debutant for the season when the Bombers face Richmond.

"It’s one of the best feelings calling your family and seeing their reactions, it means a lot – the adrenaline will hit, hopefully I can kick a few snags."

NINETEEN-year-old Leitchville-Gunbower product Oskar Smartt will make his debut for Essendon under the bright lights of the MCG tomorrow night. The small forward becomes the club's 12th debutant for the season when the Bombers face Richmond. Taken...

10/07/2025

The Murray River Group of Councils has secured national support for seven key policy motions after taking its advocacy to Canberra last week, marking a major step forward in tackling housing shortages, crumbling roads, and water reform across northern Victoria.

THE Murray River Group of Councils has secured national support for seven key policy motions after taking its advocacy to Canberra last week, marking a major step forward in tackling housing shortages, crumbling roads, and water reform across...